Citizenship Zero? What thefts in public space teach us about civism in Lisbon

The article explores the relationship between thefts in Lisbon's public space and the concept of civism, questioning how the goods that survive on the streets reveal something about citizens' behavior. The reflection centers on the idea that the durability of objects on the streets does not depend on their robustness or quality, but rather on their lack of commercial and resale value. This perspective suggests that thefts in public space function as an indicator of the state of civism in the city. The text proposes that the presence or absence of objects on the streets of Lisbon tells a story about the community's values and priorities.